Job summary
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Dietitian to become part of our welcoming Gastroenterology and Surgical Dietetics Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.
In this role, you'll take ownership of your own clinical caseload across gastroenterology and surgical wards, while also gaining diverse experience in trauma, orthopaedics, and care of the elderly medicine. You'll be supported to develop specialist skills in gastroenterology, surgery, and enteral feeding, with structured guidance to help you thrive. Alongside your clinical work, you'll play a key role in multidisciplinary team care and contribute to service improvement projects, shaping the future of dietetic care at Bedford Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You'll be a compassionate, proactive and adaptable dietitian with excellent communication and organisational skills. You'll be ready to work independently, but with the support of an experienced team and clinical leads.
Our Practice Development Dietitian will support you by providing a structure induction and ongoing professional development support through tailored education, training, supervision, and mentorship.
There may also be opportunities to rotate within other specialist dietetic teams, such as critical care and medicine, depending on service needs and professional development goals.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
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Provide high-quality dietetic care to inpatients across gastroenterology, surgical, orthopaedic, and elderly care wards.
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Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based nutritional interventions for patients with complex needs.
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Support patient education and deliver training to other healthcare professionals.
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Contribute to service audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Participate in student supervision and the development of dietetic assistant practitioners.
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Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
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Provide high-quality dietetic care to inpatients across gastroenterology, surgical, orthopaedic, and elderly care wards.
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Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based nutritional interventions for patients with complex needs.
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Support patient education and deliver training to other healthcare professionals.
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Contribute to service audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Participate in student supervision and the development of dietetic assistant practitioners.
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Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dietetics degree
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dietetics in a range of areas
- Experience working as part of a team/MDT
Desirable
- Experience managing gastro patients
Knowledge
Essential
- General dietetics knowledge
- Communication
- Prioritisation skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dietetics degree
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dietetics in a range of areas
- Experience working as part of a team/MDT
Desirable
- Experience managing gastro patients
Knowledge
Essential
- General dietetics knowledge
- Communication
- Prioritisation skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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